Cost of living
Maputo compared to Nacala
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Overview comparison
MaputoNacala
Consumer prices in Nacala are roughly 5% higher than in Maputo.
Cost of living
| Item | Maputo | Nacala |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,292 | 1,529 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,884 | 3,478 |
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| Without rent one person | 406 | 440 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,298 | 1,334 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 873.93 | 747.63 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,892.69 | 1,527.97 |
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| Food person | 329 | 279 |
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| Food family | 741 | 895 |
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| Transport person | 65.5 | 73.61 |
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| Transport family | 235.14 | 215.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 71.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maputo | Nacala |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.94 | 6.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.65 | 24.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.24 | 7.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 2.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.18 | 1.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maputo | Nacala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 584.25 | 466.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 887.44 | 828.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,472.59 | 1,437.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,212 | 1,431.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.39 | 109.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 183.25 | 157.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.34 | 40.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maputo | Nacala |
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| Local transport ticket | 18.33 | 23.1 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,096 | 3,835 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,550 | 2,990 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.54% | 16.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.52 | 29.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maputo | Nacala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.94 | 1.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.53 | 3.6 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.68 | 13.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.63 | 6.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.21 | 6.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Maputo | Nacala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.07 | 69.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.75 | 2.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.82 | 34.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.25 | 4.33 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.25 | 39.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.47 | 54.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 264.4 | 267 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,493 | 5,363 |
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